Condolences pour in for KK, Harris Jayaraj calls him 'Uyirin Uyire'

CHENNAI: Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, also known as KK, has passed away late on Tuesday night.

KK said he felt unwell after performing in a concert for an hour. He was taken to a private hospital from the hotel where he stayed at. He was declared brought dead at the hospital.

He was 53. He is survived by his wife Jyothy, and two children, Nakul Krishna Kunnath and Tamara Kunnath.

The versatile singer has sung in numerous Indian languages, including Tamil. Popular Tamil music composer Harris Jayaraj expressed his condolence message to the singer, the composer called KK as "Uyirin Uyire", a hit song sung by the singer along with KS Chitra in the Suriya-starrer Khakka Khakka (2002).

My “Uyirin Uyire” passed away. RIP Singer KK. What a shocking news to hear when the whole world is praising his last song “Konji Konji”. I am completely shattered and my condolences to his family and friends. @jdjeryofficial @thinkmusicindia @SonyMusicSouth

— Harris Jayaraj (@Jharrisjayaraj) May 31, 2022

Harris also shared a photo with the singer from the recording session of their last collaboration on his social media handle.

During the recording of his last song with me. May God bless his soul. pic.twitter.com/ExChFUq4oC

— Harris Jayaraj (@Jharrisjayaraj) May 31, 2022

Popular singer Shreya Ghoshal said said she is "unable to wrap her head around the news". She continued saying she is "numb" after she heard the news of KK's demise, and it was "hard to accept". The duo have paired up for several songs including 'Abhi Abhi Toh Mile Ho' from Jism-2.

I am unable to wrap my head around this news. Numb. #KK Why! This is too hard to accept! Heart is shattered in pieces.

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a condolence note on his social media handle. Modi noted that KK's songs "reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups", and said he would be remembered through his songs.

Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022

பன்மொழிகளிலும் பாடி ரசிகர்களை மகிழ்வித்த கேகே எனும் கிருஷ்ணகுமார் குன்னத் மாரடைப்பால் அகால மரணம் அடைந்த செய்தி அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது. அவரை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தாருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும், ரசிகர்களுக்கும் என் ஆறுதல்கள்.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 1, 2022

Black year for Indian music. Lata didi, bappi da, sidhu paaji and now KK sir. These losses.. all of them feel so personal.

— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) May 31, 2022

It’s so so heartbreaking!! A talent with grace & dignity! Pure gem of a person ! Known him for many years!! Will take a lot of time to come to terms with this loss!! Condolences to his family & friends!! #RIPKK SPEECHLESS!! ॐ शान्ति 🙏

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) May 31, 2022

The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2022

Can’t sleep
Won’t sleep
All I do is weep
The loss is deep
Cant we reap ?
The voice is for keep. #KK The world will not be the same as we have lost a gem, a legend, an icon. The man with a golden heart and voice. Unbelievable to bid you an untimely farewell 🙏

— Neeti Mohan (@neetimohan18) May 31, 2022

Numb … devastated .. just can’t take this .. KK how could you just go like this .love you buddy …. Rest in peace . ‘ hum rahe ya na rahen yaad aayenge ye pal’

— Shankar Mahadevan (@Shankar_Live) May 31, 2022